{
  "id": 1821004,
  "title": "Finalized PFL Tampa fight card, start time, date and location | Cyborg vs. Vieira",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/finalized-pfl-tampa-fight-card-start-time-date-and-location-cyborg-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/finalized-pfl-tampa-fight-card-230000417.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The final PFL Tampa fight card has been officially announced, including the start time, date, and location for the highly anticipated bout between Cyborg and Vieira. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Viewers can catch the action on ESPN, ESPN App, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, with prelims beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.\n\nThe main card will kick off at 9 p.m. ET, featuring matchups across various weight classes. Notably, the highly-anticipated Main Event will pit Cris Cyborg, defending her Featherweight title, against Ketlen Vieira. Other bouts on the main card include Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Tracy Reeder, Luke Trainer vs. Roland Dunlap, and several others across the 135, 145, 155, and 170 pound divisions.\n\nFans can look forward to a packed fight card with a total of eight weight classes represented, showcasing top-tier talent in the PFL. The PFL Tampa event is presented by Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, generating excitement among MMA enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Event: PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. VieiraDate: Sat., Aug. 22, 2026Location: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FloridaBroadcast: ESPN App, ESPNStart Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Prelims Card | 9 p.m. ET Main Card PFL Tampa Main Event on ESPN 145 lbs.: Cris Cyborg vs. Ketlen Vieira – Featherweight title fight PFL Tampa Main Card on ESPN: 10 p.m. ET […]",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}